Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a multi-resistant bacteria known for its immunity against antibiotics and other agents. Infections caused by this bacteria can affect the respiratory tract, blood, ears, or even the heart in people who are already ill or have a weakened immune system. Pseudomonas is often found in hospitals, but the livestock, chemical and food industry also highly struggle with this bacteria. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is most commonly present in the water. As a manufacturer you may encounter this bacteria because of incomplete disinfection or cross-contamination of process water, cooling tanks, or pipes since Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a critical part of the biofilm forming process. 

Pseudomonas in the food industry

In the food industry, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is often present in biofilm that forms in areas where water stagnates. It produces enzymes resistant to high temperatures and it can usually be detected during the quality control check of your end products. The bacteria can decay meat or spoil eggs and milk therefore causing off-flavors in processed (dairy) products giving it strong medicinal or bandage taste. However, this can be prevented with a continuous process water disinfection to control the biofilm forming process within your factory.

Pseudomonas in livestock farming

In livestock farming, Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes infections such as otitis, dermatitis, and urinary tract infections. This bacteria can be found in the drinking water for animals or water hoses as biofilm layers can be formed there. The animals can infect each other through the nipples or drinking troughs, causing an outbreak of the infectious disease within the farm. Treating the infections with antibiotics is not a possible solution as Pseudomonas is immune towards it.

Watter system serves as a prevention against Pseudomonas

The Watter system is a machine that produces a disinfection in-situ on the basis of electrolysis. Therefore it needs only salt, water and electricity to create a sustainable disinfection with the Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) as an active substance. HOCl is naturally found in white blood cells of human and animal bodies to fight infections. That’s why it is highly effective in eradicating microorganisms and consequently combating the biofilm. 

With the Watter system you can create a safer environment for you and your employees as no toxic or flammable disinfection liquids need to be used and stored at the premises. By generating the disinfection in-situ, you also contribute to environmental sustainability. The system’s eco-friendly approach reduces the need for packaged disinfection products, thus helping to reduce plastic waste and lower CO2 emissions.